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Marblehead U.S. Lifesaving Station Museum
513 East Main Street, Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, United States
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About the Marblehead U.S. Lifesaving Station Museum
The Marblehead U.S. Lifesaving Station Museum, located at 513 East Main Street in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio, is a must-visit tourist attraction for history buffs and maritime enthusiasts. The museum is a replica of the original 1876 U.S. Lifesaving Station, which was built near the Lighthouse on State Park property. The museum features exhibits on boating safety, the history of the U.S. Lifesaving Service and its transition into the U.S. Coast Guard, and the rich history of shipping on the Great Lakes. Visitors can also see an authentically restored 27-foot Coast Guard rescue boat with a launching railway.
The museum pays tribute to the heroic actions of the Clemons brothers, who were awarded the first Gold Lifesaving Medals by Congress for their bravery in rescuing sailors from a sinking schooner in 1875. The original Marblehead Lifesaving Station was established in 1876, with Lucien Clemons serving as the station keeper until 1897.
In 1915, the U.S. Lifesaving Service merged with the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service to form the Coast Guard, and the Marblehead station became a Coast Guard facility. Today, Station Marblehead is one of the busiest Coast Guard stations on the Great Lakes.
The Marblehead Lighthouse Historical Society, which operates the museum on a volunteer basis, constructed the replica of the 1876 Lifesaving Station. The society also provides support for the Marblehead Lighthouse State Park, where the museum is located. Meetings of the society are held monthly, and visitors can learn more about the history of the area and the important role of the Coast Guard in maritime safety.
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513 E Main St, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, United States
Opening hours of Marblehead U.S. Lifesaving Station Museum
Monday:
12:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
12:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
12:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
12:00 - 16:00
Friday:
12:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 16:00
Reviews of Marblehead U.S. Lifesaving Station Museum
"(Looking to review the lighthouse but couldn’t on the lighthouse itself) We came during the off season in early November. It was absolutely beautiful. Nothing was open but we could walk around and look in a few windows. The drive to get back to the lighthouse was easily missed. Looked like we were actually pulling into a church parking lot. Getting around to see the light house and two other buildings was easily accessible and wheelchair friendly. No bathrooms were open and available at this time. Winds and waves were a little strong. Beautiful scenic view looking into lake Erie."
"This is such a nice addition to the Marble Lighthouse grounds. Beautiful exhibit with plenty to read about. I'm so pleased that money has been put into this place, with this addition, the public restrooms, and paved parking lot. This place really does bring out a lot of people and deserves to be the spectacle it is today."
"While this is not an actual Life Saving Station, it is an exact replica and is close to where the original station was. The original station is now part of the US Coast Guard Station just down the road. Very historical museum and you will learn alot about how the US came to creating a service dedicated to saving lives along the coasts. The lives of these men dedicated to this service were not as desolate and lonely as the lighthouses. But it was still a very hard job to do! They had to watch the shores during the hottest of summers and coldest of winters. Inside is an actual life saving boat that the completely restored as well as other items and equipment that was used to save lives. This is a great addition to the Marblehead lighthouse. Just plan ahead so you can visit while the museum is open."
"Nice quiet place to go and decompress for awhile. Watch the waves and boats going by. On a clear day you can see Cedar Point with ease. If your even luckier you might get to go to the top of the light house. They've built a nice new bathroom facility, doing away with the extremely hot portable bathrooms."
"This was a fun outing. The adults liked the history in the museum house and the two other exhibits. The toddler liked running around and the rescue boat. Everyone liked the beautiful outdoors with crashing waves and trip hazards painted bright yellow. Only one of us didn't make it to the top of the light house out of fear, giving up half way. Thankfully, there are rest spots as you climb, so you can turn around and won't make people wait as you catch your breath. I managed to make it to the top, but hugged the wall for dear life. Tickets are timed, so you may need to wait for your group to be called. They go over the history before your ascent. The inside exhibits are nicely done and well maintained. You can tell that people really care about preserving the history here. The gift shop in the museum sells keepsakes and general light house memorabilia. There is only one toliet per gender and they are in little outbuildings each featuring a dank and cavernous waste hole you best not drop anything valuable in. They are taking donations for new bathrooms in the gift shop. Plenty of parking to be had in the gravel parking lots. Even if it's raining, there may be a crowd. Bring a picnic and enjoy some Great Lakes history."
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